Gout Gout has recently turned his growing success into a touching gesture by purchasing a new home for his family in Queensland.

Hailing from Queensland, Gout has rapidly emerged as one of Australia’s most promising sprint athletes, making waves with his record-breaking performances in the 100m and 200m sprints, all achieved while he is still in his teenage years.

In 2024, he showcased his talent on the global stage by securing a silver medal in the 200m at the World U20 Championships. The following year, he clinched the Australian 200m title and set a new national record, clocking an impressive 20.02 seconds during a competition in Europe.

At just 18 years old, Gout’s swift rise and outstanding achievements have earmarked him as a potential future star in international athletics, drawing parallels with Jamaican legend Usain Bolt.

Although he has not yet claimed an Olympic title, the young sprinter is already beginning to enjoy the financial benefits of his burgeoning career.

Record times and big contracts haven’t changed Gout Gout, who is staying focused on family, balance and improvement

The teenage sprint sensation recently purchased a new home in Queensland for him and his family to live in

Gout Gout credits his parents and close circle for keeping him grounded as his sprinting profile explodes 

Gout recently signed a lucrative $6million deal with Adidas, going with them over rivals like Nike and Puma to become one of Australia’s most marketable young athletes. 

And he has immediately put that to good use, purchasing a new home for his family in the west of Brisbane.  

‘It’s definitely a privilege being able to provide back to my family what they’ve given to me,’ he told Nova FM.

‘As you get older, one of your dreams is buying your parents a house or buying your parents a car or things of that nature, and I’ve done one of those things.

‘[I’m] definitely proud of myself for sure, and sometimes it’s a pinch yourself moment for sure, knowing that I’m literally just 17, turning 18, and I’ve already done these great things.’

While Gout Gout is juggling his education with training for an assault on the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games and World Junior Championships, he is determined to stay grounded around his loved ones.  

‘They treat me like regular Gout,’ he said. 

‘You know, I’m not no superstar, I’m not no fastest man in the world, I’m just regular Gout, and I definitely think that helps me a lot.’ 

The sprinter is also focused on forging a future beyond the running track.

Gout Gout’s rapid progression places him among the fastest teenagers ever produced by Australian athletics 

The 18-year-old has warned his rivals he can go faster ahead of his Commonwealth Games debut

He completed his Year 12 studies this year and wants to study psychology at university, but will first take a gap year to clear his head and focus solely on his running. 

‘I can train a lot more efficiently and recover better and have more energy to focus on the actual training as well, aside from school and school work,’ he said. 

‘It won’t change too much, but it’ll definitely help me.’ 

The teenager is already shattering records, including Peter Norman’s longstanding national 200m record that he knocked over when he was just 16.

But in an ominous warning for his future rivals, Gout Gout knows he can go faster and is planning on using his clear schedule to focus on one key element of his races. 

‘My start, that’s obviously a part where I can drop times majorly,’ he said. 

‘Just staying really relaxed, and just staying really in position and head screwed on properly, because the more relaxed you are, the faster you run.’ 

And the young gun from Ipswich is also learning to adapt to fame, with a legion of supporters already turning out to watch him at school-age championships.  

‘It’s definitely been different to experience for sure, especially being a 16, 17-year-old kid, you get pushed into this world and you don’t really know what to do or what to expect,’ he said. 

‘The more interviews I do, the more comfortable I’m becoming.’